How to ask a guy you are dating why he struggles with money?

Anyone have any tips on how to get to the root of why a guy suddenly startssaying he is broke and can't do expensive dates (he's saving and paying off debt)but to get to the root of it without hurting his pride? Just been dating a few weeks.

Updates:

We were going for a picnic and bike ride and he said that it wasn't in his budget for even that... this is why I'm wondering because we have mostly done cheap or free dates (walks, movies at home etc...) I'm not looking for expensive dates at all - but he has a full time job and a picnic he can't afford?

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Uhhhhmmm you don’t. Ever. Lol Unless you happen to need the morning after pill and he says he can’t afford it. Other than that, you never ask someone about their money. That’s one of those topics that you really shouldn’t inquire about unless someone has volunteered information. This is because it’s a sensitive topic and it can really hurt a man’s ego. Instead start doing some silent examining and pay close attention to his spending habits. Does he have cable? Does he have a shoe or video game collection? Take inventory of his monthly bills: car payment? Celli payment? Groceries? Is he one of those guys who spends lots of $$$ on supplements and protein stuff? Does he have a pet who has needs?